One Pot Lemon Pasta

One Pot Lemon Pasta is a light and zesty dish featuring pasta cooked in a flavorful lemon-infused sauce. With the tang of lemon, garlic, and a hint of creaminess, this dish is easy to make and comes together in just one pot. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a side dish that pairs well with seafood or grilled chicken.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter, unsalted
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 4 cups water
• ¼ cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• 16 oz. Spaghetti
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, full fat
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, full fat

Directions

1. Add butter into the pot and heat it. Add ginger and garlic and sauté for a few seconds.
2. Add pepper, salt, lemon zest, water, and lemon juice and mix well. Then, add spaghetti and mix again.
3. Lower the heat and cook until no water left.
4. When pasta is cooked, add cream cheese and mix until softened.
5. Remove pot from heat.
6. Top with parmesan cheese.
7. Serve!